Oregon City Population 2026
Oregon City has a population of 35,831, making it the #1272 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oregon. It is about 246× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,831
Rank in United States
#1272
Coordinates
45.36°N, 122.61°W
~38 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,774 km
2,344 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oregon
Cities near Oregon City
- West Linn26,593 people · ~1 km away
- Lake Oswego38,496 people · ~9 km away
- Milwaukie20,830 people · ~10 km away
- Tualatin27,154 people · ~13 km away
- Wilsonville22,729 people · ~15 km away
- Tigard51,253 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oregon City?
Oregon City has a population of 35,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1272 biggest city in United States.
What state is Oregon City in?
Oregon City is located in Oregon, United States.
Is Oregon City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,774 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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